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Ringgit Ends Higher Against US Dollar On Fed Rate Cut Hopes

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 (Bernama) -- The ringgit continued to close higher against the US dollar as expectations of an interest rate cut by the US Federal Reserve (Fed) gained momentum, said an analyst.

Gold Futures End Higher Ahead Of US Interest Rate Decision

KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher today ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s July interest rate decision. 

ASEAN+3 Growth Forecast Trimmed Amid Tariff Risks, But Outlook Seen Remaining Resilient

By Nur Ashikin Abdul Aziz

SINGAPORE, July 23 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN+3 region is projected to grow at 3.8 per cent in 2025 and 3.6 per cent in 2026, according to the latest ASEAN+3 Regional Economic Outlook (AREO) quarterly update by the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO).

US Dollar Seen Weakening Over Next 12 Months, Ringgit, Asian Equities To Benefit - StanChart

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- A weakening US dollar is expected to continue benefiting the ringgit and Asian equities going forward, albeit with a volatile outlook in the second half of 2025 (2H 2025), according to Standard Chartered Bank.

Rubber Market Likely To Trade Upward Next Week

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, July 12 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market is expected to trend upward next week, supported by stronger United States (US) economic data and rising oil prices, according to the Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association (MARGMA).

Rubber Market Ends Mixed

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market ended mixed today amid an uptrend in the regional rubber futures markets, a dealer said.

Ringgit Slips Against Greenback Ahead Of US Rate Decision And As Israel-Iran War Escalates

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended lower against the greenback on Wednesday ahead of a decision on US interest rates later today and as the war between Israel and Iran continued to escalate.

Gold Futures End Mostly Higher Amid Tariff Escalation Fears

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended mostly higher on Wednesday amid tariff escalation fears following the outcome of the United States (US) President Donald Trump and China President Xi Jinping expected meeting, said an analyst.

Gold Futures End Mostly Higher Amid Tariff Escalation Fears

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended mostly higher on Wednesday amid tariff escalation fears following the outcome of the United States (US) President Donald Trump and China President Xi Jinping expected meeting, said an analyst.

Concerns Over US Fiscal Position Dampen The Dollar

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 (Bernama) -- The US dollar continues to weaken, pressured by concerns over the United States (US) fiscal outlook, including rising debt, widening deficits and increased government spending, alongside trade tensions and shifting global investments.

BNM: Headline Inflation Eases To 1.4 Pct, Core Holds In March

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s headline inflation moderated to 1.4 per cent in March 2025, down from 1.5 per cent in February, while core inflation held steady at 1.9 per cent, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) said.

Gold Futures To Stay Firm amid Bond Market Uncertainty, Rate Cut Expectations

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, April 12 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to remain supported next week, driven by expectations of US interest rate cuts and rising concerns over the stability of the US bond market.